How to Make Parrot Food

You can provide a healthy diet for your parrot by creating your own parrot food. It is easy and fun. You can add little things to make the food more enjoyable for your parrot, too.

Things You'll Need

  • Corn Muffin Mix
  • A variety of grains
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Dried fruits and vegetables
  • A mixture of nuts
  • Fruit Juice
  • Oven
  • Muffin Pan
  • Plastic storage bags/containers
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Instructions

  1. Parrot Food Recipe: Veggie Muffins

    • 1

      Mix these simple ingredients and bake at 350 F for 1/2 hour. Cool and serve.1 package corn muffin mix2 eggs (crush the shells and include them)1 can mixed vegetables (drained) or use 1 cup fresh vegetables1/4 cup nuts (Some parrots prefer one nut over another. Use your bird's favorite.)1/2 cup apple juice

    • 2

      Prepare the parrot food muffins and keep them refrigerated until you use them. These muffins can be frozen.

    • 3

      Substitute grains for the nuts in the parrot food. You can use fresh or dried fruits instead of vegetables.

    • 4

      Bake only one batch of this parrot food at a time. This allows you to add more variety as you determine which foods your parrot will eat.

    • 5

      Add other foods to your parrot's diet for a healthy variety. A treat cup of apples dipped in peanut butter and rolled in millet will keep your parrot delighted for hours.